Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Sagareus Property Management is seeking a highly autonomous, part-time HR Manager (1099) to build and oversee our entire HR operation. This is a flexible, project-driven role ideal for someone who can work independently, is deeply familiar with HR compliance and strategy, and wants to help shape a growing team—without needing day-to-day oversight.

We're currently preparing to scale from 15 to 59+ employees over the next 18 months, and we need someone who’s built the runway for that kind of growth before.

About the Role

This is a contractor (1099) position, not a W-2 employee role. You’ll operate as a strategic partner to leadership, building scalable systems to support recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits oversight, employee development, and performance strategy. This is a ground-floor opportunity to own the HR function with full autonomy.

What You'll Do

You’ll serve as our go-to HR expert, responsible for designing and managing core HR functions, ensuring compliance, supporting employee success, and contributing to leadership strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and implement HR systems, policies, and procedures from scratch

Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws

Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes

Manage employee benefits packages, including renewals and employee support

Own and process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Advise leadership on compensation structures, performance management, and org design

Support employee relations, coaching, and conflict resolution as needed

Develop career paths and training curriculums to support employee development

Define, track, and present HR KPIs to leadership on a quarterly basis

Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality

Foster a positive, inclusive, high-accountability work culture

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is not only experienced but resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working independently. You should be able to build effective HR systems while balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day operations.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years experience in HR, ideally as an HR Manager or Generalist

Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices

Experience managing benefits programs (health, dental, PTO, 401k)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to self-manage workload

Comfortable working in a remote or hybrid environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience growing a team from 15 to 50+ employees

Experience with ADP Payroll/ HR software platform

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)

Experience supporting a small business or startup environment

Knowledge of Washington State labor laws and HR compliance

Compensation & Structure

Pay Rate: $40–$50/hour DOE

Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (to start)

Schedule: 10–15 hours/week to start, flexible schedule

Work Environment: Hybrid – mostly remote, occasional in-person meetings

Contract Perks: Flexible hours, project-based autonomy, ability to shape a full HR function from scratch

About Sagareus

Sagareus is a fast-growing, independently owned property management company serving the Puget Sound region from Everett to Tacoma. We manage a diverse mix of residential and mixed-use buildings with a strong emphasis on systemization, communication, and long-term relationships.

Our team values flexibility, clear processes, and getting things done without micromanagement. We’re currently scaling with a goal to quadruple our team size, and we’re building the internal infrastructure to support that growth—starting with HR.

How to Apply

If you're excited about building a high-performing HR operation from the ground up—and you enjoy working independently while contributing meaningfully to company growth—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief message about your experience and availability.